The Modern Est. 2005

9 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA

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(212) 333-1220

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Located within The Museum of Modern Art, The Modern has its own street entrance neighboring Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and numerous hotels and theaters.

The Lowdown

Type: Museum; Restaurant / Private Dining

Views: Garden

Style: Contemporary; Elegant

Venue Setting

Part of the Union Square Hospitality Group family, The Modern is a two Michelinstarred, contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art.
The refined, unexpectedly playful dishes of Executive Chef Thomas Allan and Executive Pastry Chef Nicholas Henn highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality, while design plays a major role in every aspect of the dining experience.

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price Range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
Does this include catering fees?: No
Insurance: Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

Capacity

Seated: 100

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 250

Celebrations Hosted Here Since: 2005
Curfew: 12 AM
Venue Spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music: No Amplified Music Allowed
Smoking: Non-smoking Venue

Amenities

Wifi
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables
Onsite Restrooms

Venue Features

Design:: Located within The Museum of Modern Art, The Modern has its own street entrance neighboring Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and numerous hotels and theaters. Inspired by the Bauhaus movement, The Modern was created by architects Bentel & Bentel and offers a welcome escape from the bustling Midtown neighborhood it calls home.
Standout Venue Features:: Its award-winning cuisine, extensive and diverse wine selection, unmatched design aesthetic, and caring hospitality makes The Modern the perfect venue for events large and small.

Awards & Notables Since its debut in 2005, The Modern has earned two Michelin stars, three stars from The New York Times, the Grand Award from Wine Spectator and four James Beard Awards, including Best New Restaurant, Outstanding Wine Service, and Outstanding Restaurant Design.

Celebration Locations

Private Dining Room:: Simple, elegant, and filled with light, the Private Dining Room offers floor-to-ceiling views of the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden at MoMA. The Private Dining Rooms can accommodate a maximum of 30 guests at one long table, 64 guests seated, or 80 guests for a standing cocktail reception.; - View: Floor-to-ceiling views of the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden at MoMA; - Max Capacity: 80; - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
Outdoor Terrace:: In the warmer months, we invite you to host evening events on our elegant Outdoor Terrace overlooking the MoMA’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. Options for the semi-private Outdoor Terrace include dinner for 30 guests at one long table and cocktail receptions for 50 guests with partial seating. You may also choose to start your evening with a cocktail reception on the Terrace before moving to the Private Dining Room for a seated dinner indoors. The Outdoor Terrace is available seasonally, April-; - View: Overlooking the MoMA’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden; - Max Capacity: 50; - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
Full Restaurant Buyout:: Host a stunning event at The Modern with our full restaurant buy-out option. Guests will enter via The Modern’s own street entrance and head into the lively Bar Room, to be greeted with seasonal passed canapés and wine from our curated beverage list. We will then invite guests into the Dining Room, which offers a beautiful view overlooking MoMA’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden.; - View: Overlooking MoMA’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden; - Max Capacity: 250; - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

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Founded by Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, The Modern is a two Michelin-starred, contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art.

Executive Chef Thomas Allan's refined, unexpectedly playful dishes highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in three distinct culinary experiences: a bold prix fixe menu in The Modern, overlooking MoMA's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden; an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room; and a bespoke tasting menu in the heart of the kitchen at The Kitchen Table.

Complementing Chef Allan’s menus, an extensive selection of wines showcases exceptional diversity and value in wines both classic and emerging regions. The restaurant's design by the New York-based architecture firm Bentel & Bentel offers a welcome escape from the bustling Midtown neighborhood it calls home.